Function Point Analysis Concepts Overview 1-day (FP-100)

Course Duration: 1 day

Course Objective:

At the completion of this course, participants will be familiar with the basic concepts of Function Point Analysis, the Function Point Methodology and Components, and the most current version of the International Function Point Users Group (IFPUG) counting practices.

Course Description:

This course is certified by IFPUG and focuses on Function Point Counting techniques consistent with IFPUG counting practices Release 4.2.1. Participants will apply IFPUG Counting Practices in a hands-on interactive course environment. Course includes a conceptual overview of FP counting with case study examples and opportunity for questions and answers.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for novice Function Point counters, application experts, users, developers, IS Supervisors, business analysts and managers with no Function Point counting experience and for counting practitioners with less than six months of experience who desire a hands-on introduction to IFPUG Counting Practices. Selected training candidates should have sufficient schedule flexibility, interest and aptitude for function point counting activities.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to FPA
2. FPA counting rules and approach
3. Illustrative Case Studies (New Development and Enhancement Project)
4. Approximating size (early phases of a project)
5. Use of counting tools
6. Using Function Points for software management
   • How to use the results of a FPA
   • Using FPA for effort estimation

If further, more in-depth training is required by your organization, SPR offers a discount program for services and training initiated within six months of this session. 50% of course fees will be credited toward follow-on training, mentoring, or consulting.

Course Policy:

This is a lecture-based class, limited to 50 participants. It may be delivered in person (at the SPR site or at your corporate site) or via the Internet (we use WebEx™ Training Center.)